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I'm having a lot of fun writing these days. While difficult to find the time, when I do sit at the keyboard it's simply a joy to start typing. There have been years now of research and notes I've accumulated, prayed over, and grappled with, and I've learned so much along the way. It's my deep desire as I write, however, that the material would come together well that others might learn of God's Call on their life as well. Ultimately, however, I am humbled and extremely grateful for this writing experience, even if it only proves an exercise to grow my own faith... but it is my ardent prayer that this material might profoundly bless others as they journey toward the one who Created and Called them.

One of the thrilling discoveries I've had lately is that the shape of the book is much different than I thought it would be. There were main passages that I thought I would teach on and then supplemental material that would support those lessons. It turns out that the supplementary chapters are taking center stage and the original lessons are finding their way into a companion Bible Study that will take women deeper into God's Word, and the challenging themes of the book.

I'm probably about 60 pages into the first draft of the book with pages and pages of notes yet to be fleshed out. Please pray that the Holy Spirit would continue to inspire and guide me as I write. That my pastor's and friends might continue to teach and speak and encourage me with just the right words, passages, and their own lessons learned that help me to go deeper into these difficult truths I feel Called to bring to Light.

The vision God gave me a few weeks ago of holding this script with hands wide open, not clutching it at all, has been my driving delight. I joyfully look forward to writing and rewriting and even the editing process when the time comes. I feel Him telling me "Don't be married to anything you write, only be married to Me and I will give you the helpers you need to cut and direct and transform this first draft into My final draft."

He who begins a good work will be faithful to bring it to completion. I'm thrilled to see what He does with this all.

While I would love to ask you to pray that I am able to find time to write, I am profoundly aware that each day I gain new insight, discoveries, quotes and experiences that help to flesh out whatever chapter I am on. If I had oodles of time to write I might run ahead of the hard earned lessons.

That is where I am in this exciting journey. Thank you for cheering me on as I "complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me – the task of testifying to the gospel of God’s Grace. (Acts 20:24)